1987 Citroen BX vs. 1987 Donkervoort S8
To start off, both 1987 Citroen BX and 1987 Donkervoort S8 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen BX (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1987 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1987 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Citroen BX weights approximately 398 kg more than 1987 Donkervoort S8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Donkervoort S8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Donkervoort S8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Citroen BX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Citroen BX (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen BX | 1987 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Citroen | Donkervoort |
| Model | BX | S8 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1073 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
